Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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His gaze inadvertently fell upon the slightly open indigo undergarment again, and Kousaka Kyosuke felt that the world was so beautiful.

"...I will also make different flavored wines for you to try."

Aori smiled gently and then secretly lowered her body a little so that Kousaka Kyosuke could see her more clearly.

Even though she didn't quite understand why Kyosuke Kousaka liked watching it so much, she still didn't really care.

To be honest, A-Zhi doesn't really understand these things...

Kyosuke Kousaka understands this very well.

He found the beauty of ambiguity quite interesting.

After drinking for about half an hour, Kyosuke Kosaka couldn't help but grab Aori's hand.

"Then I'll be leaving."

"...Take care."

Aori lowered her head and spoke softly, not daring to look at Kousaka Kyosuke.

She let Kyosuke Kousaka gently caress her hands.

I almost screamed when my palm was tickled, but then I pretended I didn't know anything...

"Well, I'm leaving."

Finding it amusing, Kyosuke Kousaka stood up and left.

After all, this is a tavern, and we can't just do whatever we want. Besides, there's Tian Ni Mei drinking right next to us, so the atmosphere is just not right. Let's leave.

"One day, I will also experience A-Zhi's magnanimity!"

Kyosuke Kousaka made his decision.

"Lord Kyosuke, please take care~" Itsumade and the cat shopkeeper said in unison, their faces beaming with smiles.

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled and nodded, but then suddenly thought of another question.

Itsumade and the cat shopkeeper are both here, so it seems difficult to make an appointment with Aori...

Well, there's always a chance.

Kyosuke Kosaka's blood was boiling even more.

It's no wonder he made a move against Azhi at this time; it's mainly because Azhi is becoming more and more charming.

The ravines and collapsed abysses were becoming increasingly terrifying, and Kyosuke Kosaka really wanted to fill them in!

Forget it, the days are long.

Go to the underworld?

No, let's go to the outlying islands first.

Going to the underworld takes a bit too long.

Outlying islands

Kyosuke Kosaka and Shiranui were having a picnic on the beach, chatting as they ate.

Before we knew it, the conversation had drifted back to the great battle between Kyoto and Suzuka.

“I’m glad you went that time, but… you’ve only just merged with the legend, so you need to be careful, even now.”

Kyosuke Kosaka didn't say anything insincere like "you shouldn't have come."

That really shows a lack of emotional intelligence.

It would be better to say more words of concern.

"Thank you for your concern. At that time, I just felt that I had to help. After all, the other monsters were innocent. If the sea monsters of Suzuka Mountain continued to roam freely, the surrounding area would not be able to have peace."

"Now that you mention it, I feel a little disappointed..."

"So you're saying I went there for your sake, and that should make you feel less disappointed?"

Shiranui chuckled softly.

Kyosuke Kosaka nodded: "I'm not disappointed anymore."

Previously, when Shiranui was dancing, she gently touched his chin with her hand, and he immediately realized that he had a chance.

Under these circumstances, he began to actively try to win people's favor.

Because it's definitely not right to let the girl continue to take the initiative.

Especially women with a cold and aloof personality.

For example, Shiranui is the type with a cool and aloof personality, yet she is not without passion.

Kyosuke Kousaka believes that sufficient emotional value should be provided.

Otherwise, the feelings that have just begun to warm up could easily be extinguished, so he has to be careful.

Gululu~

The sound of boiling hot water was quite loud.

Kousaka Kyosuke looked at the fish soup pot, opened the lid, and billowing white steam enveloped him completely.

He remained unmoved.

Several pieces of crucian carp rolled in the pot, bathed in white steam, their tender flesh sloshing and trembling slightly...

Feeling that the heat was just right, Kyosuke Kousaka picked up a few scallion segments and sprinkled them into the pot.

"Time for soup!"

"I'll serve it."

"it is good."

Seeing that Shiranui had already picked up the bowl and spoon without saying a word, Kyosuke Kosaka did not object.

It's a patriarchal society, so it's good to enjoy the benefits of this era.

Soon after, a steaming bowl of fish soup was served.

Kyosuke Kosaka accepted it, saying, "Thank you for your help."

Shiranui smiled and continued serving soup.

She wants to drink too.

"Lord Kyosuke is skilled in fire magic and has excellent control over heat. He was very good at grilling and making soup before..."

Shiranui couldn't help but think of these things.

Surprisingly, she was no longer surprised that Kyosuke Kousaka could cook.

I've mostly gotten used to it.

Having been trained by the Pavilion Master of Liren Pavilion since childhood, she doesn't know how to cook or do housework; all she needs to do is sing and dance.

It's hard not to have mixed feelings when tasting food prepared by a man these days.

The hot soup enters the mouth.

As expected, the umami flavor spread across the tip of the tongue.

Shiranui narrowed her eyes, an unreadable light flickering in them...

"The fish's flavor is mostly in the broth, but the fish is also cooked very tender, so of course the meat shouldn't be wasted," Kousaka Kyosuke casually remarked.

Since we're talking about food, let's discuss food.

Even if there's nothing much to talk about.

It's better than not saying anything.

It's important to understand that while Shiranui may appear aloof, it's actually just a matter of temperament; if she really wanted to talk, she could suddenly start chattering away.

The most typical example is Princess Kaguya.

Once you get to know each other, you can talk about anything.

"It's delicious and tasty."

Feeling warm all over, Shiranui praised softly.

Upon hearing this, Kyosuke Kousaka revealed a proud expression: "I knew it would be like this."

He realized something was wrong as soon as he finished speaking.

When did he acquire such superb culinary skills?

Oh, I vaguely remember.

Since I'm getting to know more and more women, I can only work harder on improving myself.

In this day and age, a man's culinary skills are a plus.

Not refueling is definitely not an option.

"With more and more partners, I can still manage my time well, but I can't forget about self-improvement."

"As for male chauvinism and the like, just put it aside. Anyway, all the women I know have their own personalities... You can't expect to get anything done with that kind of thing."